DR. PACE TEST PREP
DR. PACE TEST PREP
Early Fall 2013 Newsletter
Early Fall 2013 Newsletter & Schedule
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RESULTS OF SPIRITUAL-ACADEMIC APPROACH TO
STANDARDIZED TESTING AND CLASSROOM LEARNING
Julie B.:
Perfect 2400 SAT® Score
Of course, God does not
limit the grace-filled benefits of
a spiritual-academic approach to
students directly connected to
certain religious orders! We can
look to Julie B as a perfect example:
Julie, who attends a public school
in the Philadelphia suburbs and
who does not have an aunt in the
MMS community, earned a perfect
2400 score on the SAT® this past
October, another remarkable and
very rare achievement! For more
information on Julie and what
her mother has to say, please visit
www.drpaceseminars.com.
If Shane and Julie aren’t convincing enough that a spiritual
approach to learning can help students, consider my nephew
Matthew Pace, who was the original
inspiration for my Whiz Kids program.
Matthew was recently invited by
Oxford University to do his postdoctoral research in the Nuffield
Department of Medicine. And
Matthew is just one of many former
Whiz Kids who are accomplishing
much good in the world. Stay posted
for more information on former and,
perhaps, future Whiz Kids.
3 GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE DR. PACE’S
SPIRITUAL-ACADEMIC APPROACH TO
TEST-PREP AND LEARNING
SHANE ZIELINSKI
650 PSAT® to SAT®
Point Increase
JULIE B.
Perfect 2400
SAT® Score
MATTHEW PACE
Oxford University
Matthew Pace:
Oxford University
My name is Matthew Pace and Dr. Pace is my aunt. She has played an integral
role in my educational and spiritual development both at a personal level and through
her many programs from the Whiz Kids series to SAT® Prep. Each of these courses
yielded tremendous benefits (a 1510 out of 1600 on my SAT and several college
scholarships). As Dr. Pace’s nephew, I can say with absolute certainty that she deeply
cares about her students—one of the reasons she focuses on spiritual components of
test prep. She saw in her academic classes how some of her students were suffering
while taking tests, not just academically but emotionally and physically as well.
Realizing these non-academic issues weren’t being acknowledged or addressed,
she developed several programs to deal with these issues based on her faith and the
innate goodness of her students.
While my whole-hearted recommendation for Dr. Pace’s classes may appear
biased, I can objectively praise her unique approach. First, Dr. Pace loves both
teaching and learning. She has a passion for knowledge that she reveals to her
students and one of the most important things any of my teachers ever did for me was
to show their passion (it’s what led me to my current field of microbiology). Second,
Dr. Pace always recognizes and has faith in her students’ abilities. For example, she is
not afraid of teaching young students the fundamentals of algebra, presenting them
in a simplified, cogent way. While she acknowledges that every student is unique
with different learning strengths and weaknesses, she believes that every student
can gain some knowledge from the material and anything learned is a gift. This not
only makes learning easier but also helps inspire a love of knowledge in her students.
This exemplifies how Dr. Pace prioritizes learning and understanding, not just grades
and scores. If a student leaves her classes knowing more than when they entered,
it is a personal victory for that student and should be celebrated. This philosophy
creates a comfortable environment with minimum pressure, a necessity for effective
and enjoyable learning. This environment also gives students a peaceful place to
understand and confront the outside influences negatively affecting their scores
(stress, fear etc.). I cannot overemphasize how much Dr. Pace’s classes and her role of
teacher and spiritual guide have helped me in my life.
- Matthew Pace
SEE BACK PAGE FOR THEIR STORIES!
MORE REASONS TO CHOOSE DR. PACE:
SAMPLING OF 2013 SAT®/PSAT® POINT INCREASES
Student
Michelle Billy
Mary Kate Curley
Jim Gorecki
Caroline Silla
ORDERED ALPHABETICALLY
Point Increase
School
260 SAT to SAT Upper Dublin High School
160 PSAT to SAT
Gwynedd Mercy Academy
230 SAT to SAT
Conwell-Egan High School
130 SAT to SAT
Nazareth Academy
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©2013 Dr. Patricia Sisca Pace
©2012 Dr. Patricia Sisca Pace
Designer: Amanda Kircher
Shane
Zielinski’s
650
point increase can be attributed
in large part to spirituality—
specifically, the SAT® Retreat’s
spiritual components, some of
which come from the Jesuits and
others from the Medical Mission
Sisters (MMS). Interestingly, Shane
is directly connected to both
religious orders: he attends a Jesuit
school, Saint Joseph’s Prep, and his
Aunt Therese is a member of the
MMS community. It would seem
that if anyone would be receptive
Shane Zielinski: 650 PSAT®
to the graces (in double dose!) of
to SAT® Point Increase
the SAT® Retreat, it would be Shane
Zielinski. From my perspective, Shane’s achievement demonstrates
how our community in heaven works with our community on earth
to produce good effects. Of course, more tangible reasons help
explain Shane’s 650 point increase—such as having very supportive
parents. But those tangible reasons have been in place for other
students and those students haven’t produced such radical point
increases. I feel certain about God’s role in this case because I was
present, week after week, witnessing goodness and belief, God
actually, radiating from Shane’s face as his scores improved while
he was taking my course. So I am holding fast to my belief that
Shane’s spiritual connections are the primary reason for his quite
remarkable achievement.
DR. PACE TEST PREP
DR. PACE TEST PREP
Early Fall 2013 Schedule
Early Fall 2013 Schedule
25-Hour Comprehensive PSAT®/SAT® Academic + SAT® Retreat Seminar
High School Entrance and Scholarship Programs
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COST: $510
TIME: 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
Seminar Fee Now Includes: Dr. Pace’s Flash Cards (Math, Vocabulary, Grammar & Essay) + revised SAT® Retreat
workbook (Essentials Kit)! Fee also includes the newest College Board textbook with DVD, trade book, CD, folder
of material, 2 parent meetings, tutorials, and online assistance!
COVERS: MATH, CRITICAL READING, VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR, ESSAY + SAT® RETREAT
Comprehensive review of Mathematics, Sentence Completions, Critical Reading, Grammar, and Essay Writing, with Dr.
Pace’s unique strategies and real practice tests. PLUS the SAT® Retreat: effective motivational, physical, emotional, and
spiritual techniques for dealing with the non-academic factors (such as test-anxiety, distractions, and low confidence)
that thwart personal best performance. Proven successful!
2-Hour SAT /PSAT Refresher
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Brief review of all sections of the SAT®/PSAT®!
LOCATION: Archbishop Wood, 655 York Road, Warminster
COST: $50
DATE: Friday, October 4
TIME: 5:30p.m. to 7:30p.m.
4-Hour SAT® Refresher
Perfect for the November test!
LOCATION: Nazareth Academy, 4001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia TIME: 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.
NEW
HSPT SEMINAR
10-Hour Academic Program
Covers all areas of the HSPT: Math, Reading, Grammar & Cognitive. Dr. Pace includes her unique strategies, a subject review
of all areas, practice tests, a daily Progress Report, homework, and a plan of action for the time leading up to the fall test dates.
LOCATION: Nazareth Academy, 4001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia
COST: $155
SLAYING THE DRAGONS OF STANDARDIZED TESTS
High School Entrance Edition for Students in Grades 6 to 8 and Their Parents
Preparation for All High School Entrance and Scholarship Tests
Holistic component prepares students physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually to perform at their best on highstakes tests. Academic component provides a selection of Math, English and Cognitive problems. At least one parent must
attend all or most of the sessions.
LOCATION: Saint Cecilia School, 525 Rhawn Street
COST: $80, includes student & parent workbooks, CD, and trade book
Elena will be attending UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME!
Elena was also accepted to the following colleges:
DATE: Sunday, October 27
COST: $100
ACT PREP WEEKEND: Academic + Holistic Program
Academics cover all sections of the ACT: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing
Includes PowerPoint presentation + Real Act tests
Holistic component includes effective motivational, physical, psychological, and spiritual techniques for dealing with factors
that thwart personal best performance.
©2013 Dr. Patricia Sisca Pace
LOCATION: Nazareth Academy COST: $250 Meaghan Geatens
Mount Saint Joseph
380 SAT® Point Increase
DATE: October 19 & 20
TIME: 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
Meaghan is a National Merit Finalist!
Meaghan has been accepted to the following colleges:
New York University;
Drexel University – with an invitation to their
Pennoni Honors College, with a full tuition
Haverford College;
(fees not included) $35,135 scholarship/yr
Swarthmore College;
renewable for total time at Drexel (Meaghan
University of Pittsburgh;
applied for the five year program);
Saint Joseph’s University – with an invitation
Ursinus College – with a renewable merit
to their Honors Program and a renewable
scholarship of $23,000/yr ($92,000 total over
Presidential scholarship of $16,000/yr
four years);
($64,000 total over four years);
DATES: 4 Sundays: September 15, 22, October 6, 13
TIME: 9:00a.m. to 11:30p.m.
Elena Silla
Nazareth Academy
190 SAT® Point Increase
William & Mary, University of Pittsburgh –
Honors College – full tuition scholarship;
Villanova University – Honors Program –
scholarship;
Boston College – Honors Program;
Loyola Maryland – scholarship;
Drexel University – scholarship;
St. Joe’s University – scholarship;
The Pennsylvania State University –
scholarship;
LaSalle University – scholarship;
Holy Family University – scholarship
DATES: Tues/Thurs: September 24, 26, October 1, 3
TIME: 6:50p.m. to 7:40p.m.
Caitlin will be attending BOSTON UNIVERSITY!
Caitlin was also accepted to the following colleges and received the
following scholarships:
Arcadia University – Honors Program –
Distinguished Scholarship;
Hofstra University – Honors College –
Presidential Scholarship;
Syracuse University;
The Pennsylvania State University –
University Park;
West Chester University of Pennsylvania –
Connelly Foundation Scholarship;
Wells Fargo Team Members
Caitlin Buttari
Scholarship;
Saint Basil
200 SAT® Point Increase
Boston University Grant
Naybria received the St. John Vianney Scholarship - $3,000.
She has also received the Academic
Scholarship at Little Flower Catholic
High School for Girls - $2,000.
Naybria Brown
St. Martin de Porres School
Note: Any professional educator
planning to sit in on or use Dr. Pace’s
teachings and/or techniques needs to
call Dr. Pace for licensing fee information.
215-725-6568
Meaghan will be attending Ursinus College!
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©2013 Dr. Patricia Sisca Pace
LOCATION: Nazareth Academy, 4001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia
DATES: 1 Sunday and 4 Saturdays: September 7, 8, 14, 21, 28
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